Christopher Ayala
Founder & Managing Partner
Christopher Ayala founded Shingle Hill Capital to acquire and grow family- and founder-owned businesses in the lower middle market. He brings a distinctive combination of investment and legal expertise built across more than a decade in private equity and corporate law.
Prior to founding Shingle Hill Capital, Mr. Ayala co-led the investment strategy for Trident Management, LLC, a New York based lower middle market private equity firm, where he focused on control buyout investments of U.S. based lower middle market family and founder owned businesses. Earlier, Mr. Ayala served as Managing Director of Drum Capital Management, where he focused on deep value, turnaround, and special situation investments. Prior to that, he held senior investment roles at Towanda Capital and leadership positions at LoyalTree Rewards.
His legal background includes tenure as Corporate & Private Equity Senior Associate at Schulte Roth & Zabel and Corporate & Private Equity Associate at Reed Smith LLP, where he advised on complex M&A and private equity transactions. Mr. Ayala holds a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and a B.A. from Trinity College.
Christopher J. Koscho
Operating Advisor, Industrials & Distribution, Manufacturing
Chris Koscho brings more than 35 years of operating leadership across building products, manufacturing, and distribution, with a track record of driving profitable growth and leading successful private equity exits. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Excel Interior Door in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Chris has held CEO and President roles at several PE-backed platforms, including The Merit Distribution Group ($500M paint and flooring distributor), Energi Fenestration Solutions ($185M PVC window and patio door manufacturer, sold to a strategic buyer), and The HC Companies ($200M horticultural products manufacturer). Earlier, as VP and General Manager of Myers Industries' Lawn & Garden Division, he grew EBITDA 130% and led the division's sale to Wingate Partners. Chris began his career at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in progressively senior operations and plant leadership roles.
Chris holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and has completed executive programs at Kellogg (M&A), Darden (Leadership Development), and the Center for Creative Leadership.
Jody Agnew
Operating Advisor, Consumer Products & Outdoor
Jody Agnew brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across the consumer products industry, with a proven track record of driving growth, building strong brand portfolios, and fostering innovation. He currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Arcus Hunting, a leading platform of premium hunting and outdoor brands including Tink's®, Dead Down Wind®, Defend, Ramcat Broadheads®, and Trophy Taker®.
Prior to Arcus, Jody served as Chief Revenue Officer of Revo Brands, parent of Real Avid® and Outdoor Edge®, where he led strategic sales initiatives and expanded market reach. His career also includes senior leadership roles at Fiskars Outdoors, American Outdoor Brands, Timberland, Reebok, and Newell Rubbermaid. Earlier, Jody founded and operated his own healthcare company and has consulted for CPG businesses on brand strategy, market positioning, and operational performance. He has led successfully across public, founder, family, and private equity–owned businesses.
Jody currently serves on the Board of Directors of RHSA.
Jacob Sirotkin
Operating Advisor, B2B Services
Jacob Sirotkin brings deep operational and management expertise in B2B service businesses. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of Century Management, one of New York's leading residential property management firms, overseeing a portfolio of approximately 20,000 cooperative and condominium units across the metropolitan area. Jacob holds a Master's degree from New York University.
David Godin MD, FACS
Operating Advisor, Healthcare Services
David A. Godin, MD FACS is a board certified Otolaryngologist and Head & Neck Surgeon with over 25 years of clinical and leadership experience. He has spent more than 15 years on the Board of Trustees, served as Treasurer and past President of ENT and Allergy Associates LLP (ENTA). ENTA is the largest multi-site combined Otolaryngology and Allergy practice in the country. During his leadership the organization grew to over 475 clinicians across 80 locations in four states supported by approximately 1,700 employees. He also served as past Chairman of the Board of the Management Service Organization, Humi.
Dr. Godin holds academic appointments at Mount Sinai Hospital and through Northwell Health. He enjoys practicing medicine, teaching, and participating in medical missions. He has performed multiple lectures throughout the country both on clinical and medical business related topics. He has served on the medical boards of both Beth Israel Hospital and The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.
He graduated Cum Laude from SUNY Upstate Medical Center at Syracuse and completed his surgical training at Tulane University School of Medicine.